Steel Beams Spans

Steel Beams Spans (1)  The spans for steel beams with laterally supported top flanges shall conform to Table 9.23.4.3. for floors and Tables A-20 to A-29 for roofs and floors. (2)  Beams described in Sentence (1) shall at least meet the requirements for Grade 350 W steel in CSA G40.21, “Structural Quality Steel”. (3)  A beam may be […]
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Steel Columns End Bearing Plates

Steel Columns End Bearing Plates (1)  Except as permitted in Sentence (2), steel columns shall be fitted with not less than 100 mm by 100 mm by 6.35 mm thick steel plates at each end, and where the column supports a wooden beam, the top plate shall extend across the full width of the beam. (2)  The […]
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Steel Columns Size and Thickness

Steel Columns Size and Thickness (1)  Except as permitted by Sentence (2), steel pipe columns shall have an outside diameter of not less than 73 mm and a wall thickness of not less than 4.76 mm. (2)  Columns of sizes other than as specified in Sentence (1) are permitted to be used where the loadbearing capacities are […]
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Strapping and Bridging in Tables A-1 and A-2

Strapping and Bridging in Tables A-1 and A-2 (1)  Except as permitted by Sentence (5), where strapping is specified in Table A-1, it shall be,     (a)   not less than 19 mm by 64 mm, nailed to the underside of floor joists,     (b)   located not more than 2.1 m from each support or other rows […]
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Strength and Rigidity

Strength and Rigidity (1)  All members shall be so framed, anchored, fastened, tied and braced to provide the necessary strength and rigidity. Article 9.23.2.1 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code,   Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
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Structural Design Requirements and Application Limitations – General

Structural Design Requirements and Application Limitations     (1)  Subject to the application limitations defined elsewhere in this Part, structural members and their connections shall,     (a)   conform to requirements provided elsewhere in this Part,     (b)   be designed according to good engineering practice such as provided in the CWC, “Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction”, or […]
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Stud Posts Built into Walls

Stud Posts Built into Walls (1)  Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), stud posts shall be designed in accordance with Part 4.     (2)  The number of studs in a wall directly below a girder truss or roof beam shall conform to Tables A-34 to A-37, provided,     (a)   the studs are fastened together to […]
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